My Swahili isn't great but I am learning new phrases everyday.. doing my best!
Funny then when I meet a receptionist or have an encounter with a waiter that it is all in the eyes, the smile and the gestures.
Went to an Italian restaurant the other night called Bella Napoli. It was a high end place, though you'd never really guess that from the outset.
The waiter Hassan was gorgeous. There is something about the locals - their smiles ( perfect teeth and I mean PERFECT ), smiling eyes, their
bone structure, their skin and how they carry themselves. They are proud but not too much, humble and yet strong in presence.
Any opportunity to learn a new phrase and Hassan was super nice and very kind. They love to laugh here, so every exchange is one o
that is guaranteed laughter. They also laugh with you, not at you.
In some of the places we visit, the staff couldn't give two hoots and you can suss that a mile off.
For the most part though, the people here, in my experience are incredibly warm, friendly and welcoming.
We were made to feel like the only people in the restaurant ( we probably were ) but Hassan made it an
even more enjoyable experience and the food was top notch. Fresh seafood pasta. Very delicious.
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